The width of hanhaba-obi is much thinner than fukuro-obi and nagoya-obi. Actually, ‘han’ means a half or semi-size. Hanhaba-obi is one of casual obi. There are many way to tie and you can arrange freely. This time I’ll show you more abou …
Tanmono means a roll of cloth. Same patterns dyed the whole cloth like komon, tsumugi, tsukesage and yukata are on sale as tanmono except tomesode, furisode and houmongi. The way to count tanmono is “Ittan” and it means one kimono needs one ta …
We wear houmongi regardless of age at sociality scenes like party, traditional ceremony and etc. Kimono designers draw numerous patterns on houmongi to look gorgeous. Unlike other formal kimono, houmongi has more fashionable and unique elements. All about …
Many people think Furisode is the most popular for young women. Every unmarried women wear Furisode at coming-of-age ceremony. Today, I’ll show you more about Furisode. About Furisode Kurotomesode is a prime formal kimono for married women and furis …
It’s very useful to wear wool kimono as daily use instead of tsumugi and cotton kimono. Wool kimono is very warm in winter and has lots of unique and fashionable design. It’s easy to coordinate with obi and accessories so begginers try to wear …
Oshima tsumugi is a silk kimono which is made in Kagoshima prefecture and Amami Oshima. The uniqueness of Oshima tsumugi is elaborate splashed patterns and mud dyeing. It’s one of the greatest weaving. Also known as world’s top fabric along wi …
Kimono has a long history,especially antique kimono means that they are made from Edo period to Taisyo and Showa period. “Taisho roman” kimono is very popular and we can see at online shop, rental store and small stores. Its particular pattern …
Fukuro means bags, so it is weaved like a tube-shaped bag. Obi is a key for back appearance. Obi’s patterns change the way to look. The length is longer than Nagoya Obi. We can wear Fukuro Obi with casual and formal kimono. Today, Fukuro obi is the …
Hello, Do you know about Tomesode? Probably you might have seen on the wedding ceremony. Today, I’ll tell you about it. Tomesode is … There are two types of Tomesode. Those are “Kurotomesode” which is made of black dyed cloth and & …
Kimono accessories are necessary to wear kimono. If you collect them, you can coordinate with other kimono. There are lots of types and let’s start your amazing kimono life! Accessories before wearing Nagajuban We wear Nagajuban under the kimono. So …
